Respiratory

Honey Better than Cough Syrup for Cough Relief
Respiratory

Honey Better than Cough Syrup for Cough Relief

Ian Paul, MD | August 9, 2012

Buckwheat Honey More Effective than OTC Cough Syrup Last winter the FDA issued a public health advisory on over-the-counter cold…

Sweat More, Wheeze Less

Sweat More, Wheeze Less

Warren Lockette, MD | August 3, 2012

Study Links Sweat Rate During Exercise to Asthma Don't complain about how much you sweat when you work out — it…

Heal Pneumonia Faster with Osteopathic Manipulation
Respiratory

Heal Pneumonia Faster with Osteopathic Manipulation

Donald R. Noll, DO | August 2, 2012

Quicker Recovery, Fewer Days in Hospital for Elderly Patients Who Had Osteopathic Treatment Pneumonia is a serious problem in the…

Important Update… Protection You Don’t Get from a Flu Shot
Respiratory

Important Update… Protection You Don’t Get from a Flu Shot

Lisa Jackson, MD, MPH | July 30, 2012

No Magic Bullet: Flu Shot May Not Protect Against Pneumonia, Study Shows The promotional campaigns make it seem as though…

Breathe Easier

Breathe Easier

Ronald G. Crystal, MD | July 30, 2012

With the right treatments, you can dramatically reduce symptoms of lung disease The lung disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…

Is Mold In Your Home Making You Sick?
Respiratory

Is Mold In Your Home Making You Sick?

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | January 9, 2012

Sometimes being a doctor is like being a detective. The patient’s symptoms are the clues. That’s what happened when 55-year-old…

Hidden Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution
Respiratory

Hidden Dangers of Indoor Air Pollution

Richard J. Shaughnessy, PhD | January 3, 2012

When you hear the words “air pollution,” you may think of a smog-filled metropolis. What most of us do not…